A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration officer will give general information on immigration issues such as naturalization and citizenship, eligibility requirements, permanent residency, filing procedures, avoiding scams and finding low cost and safe advice. This is a cooperative effort of USCIS, the Mayor’s Office for Immigration Advancement and Boston Public Library.

Call John McCarthy at 617-565-9430 for more information.

Yoga on the green

The East Boston Branch Library, 365 Bremen St., will host a free yoga session on the green at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17.

Each yoga class will begin with a short meditative walk through the community garden, followed by yoga on the library lawn. In case of inclement weather, participants will adjourn indoors. Instructor Theresa of LEGIT.yoga will lead the class.

Participants should bring a yoga mat if possible; there will be a few available to borrow.

For more information, call 617-569-0271.

Group art exhibit

Atlantic Works Gallery, 80 Border St., is presenting “Friends,” a group show of Atlantic Works members and their invited guests, now to Aug. 19.

A closing reception will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17.

Admission is free. Gallery hours are from 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays or by appointment.

Visit www.atlanticworks.org for more information.

Eastie Pride

The 29th annual Eastie Pride Day will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 at Piers Park, Marginal Street.

Festivities will include musical performances by the Veronica Robles Cultural Center, Jessica Gordon Academy of Performing Arts, Tokyo Joe, Ronnie the Clown and many more. There will be refreshments and lots of children’s activities.

Visit www.eastboston.com for more details

Farmers’ market

A farmers’ market sponsored by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center is being held from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Oct. 25 at Lewis Mall, behind the Maverick MBTA station on Sumner Street.

The produce, herbs, vegetables and fruit are all Massachusetts-grown. Fresh baked goods and fresh fish will also be available. The market will also feature performances by local musicians, information on healthy eating and activities for children.

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